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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,258.67 and 710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,258.67 and 710.91 is: 1,070.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,258.67 = 710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,258.67 = 710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,258.67 × 710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 894,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,802.87/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.10

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