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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.27, 1,153.18 and 718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.27, 1,153.18 and 718.63 is: 990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.27 : 1,153.18 = 718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.27/1,153.18 = 718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.27x = 1,153.18 × 718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.27x = 828,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,709.74/836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.96

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