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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.61, 1,155.06 and 537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.61, 1,155.06 and 537.99 is: 742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.61 : 1,155.06 = 537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.61/1,155.06 = 537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.61x = 1,155.06 × 537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.61x = 621,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,404.38/836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.77

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