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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,254.71 and 558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,254.71 and 558.73 is: 838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,254.71 = 558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,254.71 = 558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,254.71 × 558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 701,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,042.02/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.38

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