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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.05, 1,154.16 and 541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.05, 1,154.16 and 541.55 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.05 : 1,154.16 = 541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.05/1,154.16 = 541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.05x = 1,154.16 × 541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.05x = 625,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,035.35/836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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