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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,154.04 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,154.04 and 541.22 is: 746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,154.04 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,154.04 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,154.04 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 624,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,589.53/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.74

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