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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,252.67 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,252.67 and 373.11 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,252.67 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,252.67 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,252.67 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 467,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,377.14/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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