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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.11, 1,153.67 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.11, 1,153.67 and 541.34 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.11 : 1,153.67 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.11/1,153.67 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.11x = 1,153.67 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.11x = 624,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,527.72/836.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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