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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,252.32 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,252.32 and 527.13 is: 789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,252.32 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,252.32 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,252.32 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 660,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,135.44/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.46

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