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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,253.55 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,253.55 and 527.12 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,253.55 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,253.55 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,253.55 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 660,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,771.28/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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