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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.21, 1,154.95 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.21, 1,154.95 and 542.58 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.21 : 1,154.95 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.21/1,154.95 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.21x = 1,154.95 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.21x = 626,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,652.77/837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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