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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.10, 1,152.93 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.10, 1,152.93 and 540.84 is: 745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.10 : 1,152.93 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.10/1,152.93 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.10x = 1,152.93 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.10x = 623,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,550.66/836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.78

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