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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.10, 1,155.16 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.10, 1,155.16 and 541.86 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.10 : 1,155.16 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.10/1,155.16 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.10x = 1,155.16 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.10x = 625,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,935.00/837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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