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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.08, 1,256.58 and 549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.08, 1,256.58 and 549.34 is: 825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.08 : 1,256.58 = 549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.08/1,256.58 = 549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.08x = 1,256.58 × 549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.08x = 690,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,289.66/836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.63

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