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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,253.52 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,253.52 and 402.96 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,253.52 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,253.52 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,253.52 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 505,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,118.42/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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