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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.67, 1,154.22 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.67, 1,154.22 and 542.04 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.67 : 1,154.22 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.67/1,154.22 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.67x = 1,154.22 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.67x = 625,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,627.64/836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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