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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.23, 1,153.54 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.23, 1,153.54 and 679.04 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.23 : 1,153.54 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.23/1,153.54 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.23x = 1,153.54 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.23x = 783,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,299.80/836.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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