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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.17, 1,253.37 and 604.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.17, 1,253.37 and 604.95 is: 906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.17 : 1,253.37 = 604.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.17/1,253.37 = 604.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.17x = 1,253.37 × 604.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.17x = 758,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,223.16/836.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.78

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