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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,253.22 and 543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,253.22 and 543.50 is: 814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,253.22 = 543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,253.22 = 543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,253.22 × 543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 681,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,125.07/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.68

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