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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,252.23 and 591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,252.23 and 591.83 is: 886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,252.23 = 591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,252.23 = 591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,252.23 × 591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 741,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,102.50/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.44

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