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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,153.68 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,153.68 and 526.08 is: 725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,153.68 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,153.68 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,153.68 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 606,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,927.97/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.99

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