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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.34, 1,249.42 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.34, 1,249.42 and 541.44 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.34 : 1,249.42 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.34/1,249.42 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.34x = 1,249.42 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.34x = 676,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,483.30/836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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