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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.09, 1,153.49 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.09, 1,153.49 and 541.52 is: 747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.09 : 1,153.49 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.09/1,153.49 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.09x = 1,153.49 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.09x = 624,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,630.78/836.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.09

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