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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.18, 1,253.28 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.18, 1,253.28 and 630.08 is: 944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.18 : 1,253.28 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.18/1,253.28 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.18x = 1,253.28 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.18x = 789,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,666.66/836.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.37

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