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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.21, 1,252.49 and 510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.21, 1,252.49 and 510.59 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.21 : 1,252.49 = 510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.21/1,252.49 = 510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.21x = 1,252.49 × 510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.21x = 639,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,500.05/836.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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