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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.06, 1,154.04 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.06, 1,154.04 and 542.22 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.06 : 1,154.04 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.06/1,154.04 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.06x = 1,154.04 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.06x = 625,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,743.57/837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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