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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,155.74 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,155.74 and 542.84 is: 749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,155.74 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,155.74 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,155.74 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 627,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,381.90/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.01

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