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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,153.50 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,153.50 and 541.20 is: 746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,153.50 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,153.50 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,153.50 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 624,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,274.20/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.70

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