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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,153.58 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,153.58 and 541.80 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,153.58 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,153.58 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,153.58 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 625,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,006.94/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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