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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,252.72 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,252.72 and 591.40 is: 886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,252.72 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,252.72 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,252.72 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 740,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,858.61/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.11

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