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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,250.92 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,250.92 and 542.44 is: 810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,250.92 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,250.92 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,250.92 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 678,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,549.04/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.36

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