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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,252.49 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,252.49 and 652.52 is: 977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,252.49 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,252.49 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,252.49 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 817,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,274.77/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.58

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