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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.14, 1,154.73 and 706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.14, 1,154.73 and 706.18 is: 975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.14 : 1,154.73 = 706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.14/1,154.73 = 706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.14x = 1,154.73 × 706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.14x = 815,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,447.23/836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.25

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