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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,154.40 and 517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,154.40 and 517.55 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,154.40 = 517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,154.40 = 517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,154.40 × 517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 597,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,459.72/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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