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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,151.88 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,151.88 and 587 is: 808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,151.88 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,151.88 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,151.88 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 676,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,153.56/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.68

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