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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.01, 1,251.36 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.01, 1,251.36 and 528.15 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.01 : 1,251.36 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.01/1,251.36 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.01x = 1,251.36 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.01x = 660,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,905.78/836.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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