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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,152.65 and 711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,152.65 and 711.81 is: 981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,152.65 = 711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,152.65 = 711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,152.65 × 711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 820,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,464.24/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.19

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