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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,155.12 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,155.12 and 542.48 is: 748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.36 : 1,155.12 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.36/1,155.12 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.36x = 1,155.12 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.36x = 626,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,629.50/837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.34

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