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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,252.74 and 690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,252.74 and 690.26 is: 1,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,252.74 = 690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,252.74 = 690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,252.74 × 690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 864,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,716.31/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.28

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