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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.20, 1,253.64 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.20, 1,253.64 and 397.72 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.20 : 1,253.64 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.20/1,253.64 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.20x = 1,253.64 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.20x = 498,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,597.70/836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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