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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.33, 1,153.80 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.33, 1,153.80 and 541.49 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.33 : 1,153.80 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.33/1,153.80 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.33x = 1,153.80 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.33x = 624,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,771.16/836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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