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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,253.24 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,253.24 and 528.12 is: 791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,253.24 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,253.24 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,253.24 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 661,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,861.11/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.62

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