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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,254.15 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,254.15 and 397.24 is: 595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,254.15 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,254.15 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,254.15 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 498,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,195.41/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.84

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