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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,153.32 and 540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,153.32 and 540.72 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,153.32 = 540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,153.32 = 540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,153.32 × 540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 623,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,623.19/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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