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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,254.08 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,254.08 and 446.92 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,254.08 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,254.08 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,254.08 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 560,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,471.42/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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