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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.25, 1,153.74 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.25, 1,153.74 and 541.68 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.25 : 1,153.74 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.25/1,153.74 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.25x = 1,153.74 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.25x = 624,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,957.88/836.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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