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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.72, 1,155.10 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.72, 1,155.10 and 542.16 is: 748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.72 : 1,155.10 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.72/1,155.10 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.72x = 1,155.10 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.72x = 626,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,249.02/836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.46

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