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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.11, 1,253.63 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.11, 1,253.63 and 445.87 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.11 : 1,253.63 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.11/1,253.63 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.11x = 1,253.63 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.11x = 558,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,947.51/836.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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