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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.78, 1,155.93 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.78, 1,155.93 and 542.99 is: 749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.78 : 1,155.93 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.78/1,155.93 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.78x = 1,155.93 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.78x = 627,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,652.65/837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.19

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