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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,252.69 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,252.69 and 592.13 is: 887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,252.69 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,252.69 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,252.69 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 741,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,756.98/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.21

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