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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.17, 1,154.87 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.17, 1,154.87 and 542.54 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.17 : 1,154.87 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.17/1,154.87 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.17x = 1,154.87 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.17x = 626,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,556.72/837.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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