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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,155.27 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,155.27 and 538.56 is: 743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,155.27 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,155.27 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,155.27 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 622,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,182.21/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.45

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