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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.11, 1,155.05 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.11, 1,155.05 and 542.34 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.11 : 1,155.05 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.11/1,155.05 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.11x = 1,155.05 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.11x = 626,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,429.82/837.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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