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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,155.01 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,155.01 and 542.99 is: 749.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,155.01 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,155.01 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,155.01 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 627,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,153.10/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.41

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