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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,252.39 and 711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,252.39 and 711.46 is: 1,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,252.39 = 711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,252.39 = 711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,252.39 × 711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 891,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,025.39/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.54

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