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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,255.24 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,255.24 and 617.32 is: 926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,255.24 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,255.24 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,255.24 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 774,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,878.48/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.87

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