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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,254.06 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,254.06 and 594.48 is: 891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,254.06 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,254.06 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,254.06 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 745,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,513.59/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.72

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