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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.17, 1,253.89 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.17, 1,253.89 and 397.55 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.17 : 1,253.89 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.17/1,253.89 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.17x = 1,253.89 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.17x = 498,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,483.97/836.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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