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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,154.16 and 649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,154.16 and 649.12 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,154.16 = 649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,154.16 = 649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,154.16 × 649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 749,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,188.34/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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