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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,255.80 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,255.80 and 404.24 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,255.80 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,255.80 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,255.80 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 507,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,644.59/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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