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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.10, 1,253.03 and 651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.10, 1,253.03 and 651.22 is: 975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.10 : 1,253.03 = 651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.10/1,253.03 = 651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.10x = 1,253.03 × 651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.10x = 815,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,998.20/836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.96

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