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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.35, 1,154.49 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.35, 1,154.49 and 538.07 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.35 : 1,154.49 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.35/1,154.49 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.35x = 1,154.49 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.35x = 621,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,190.66/837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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