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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.69, 1,155.24 and 542.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.69, 1,155.24 and 542.63 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.69 : 1,155.24 = 542.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.69/1,155.24 = 542.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.69x = 1,155.24 × 542.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.69x = 626,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,862.11/837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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