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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.37, 1,154.61 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.37, 1,154.61 and 542.13 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.37 : 1,154.61 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.37/1,154.61 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.37x = 1,154.61 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.37x = 625,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,948.72/837.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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