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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.10, 1,252.80 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.10, 1,252.80 and 547.20 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.10 : 1,252.80 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.10/1,252.80 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.10x = 1,252.80 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.10x = 685,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,532.16/836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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