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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.23, 1,252.02 and 630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.23, 1,252.02 and 630.17 is: 943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.23 : 1,252.02 = 630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.23/1,252.02 = 630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.23x = 1,252.02 × 630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.23x = 788,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,990.94/836.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.51

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