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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,252.91 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,252.91 and 733.11 is: 1,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,252.91 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,252.91 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,252.91 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 918,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,517.18/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.61

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