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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.14, 1,153.94 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.14, 1,153.94 and 603.40 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.14 : 1,153.94 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.14/1,153.94 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.14x = 1,153.94 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.14x = 696,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,287.40/836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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