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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.14, 1,254.21 and 662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.14, 1,254.21 and 662.62 is: 993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.14 : 1,254.21 = 662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.14/1,254.21 = 662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.14x = 1,254.21 × 662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.14x = 831,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,064.63/836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.93

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