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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,248.96 and 602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,248.96 and 602.96 is: 900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,248.96 = 602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,248.96 = 602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,248.96 × 602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 753,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,072.92/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.74

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