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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.11, 1,253.70 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.11, 1,253.70 and 663.88 is: 995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.11 : 1,253.70 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.11/1,253.70 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.11x = 1,253.70 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.11x = 832,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,308.02/836.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.46

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