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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.27, 1,154.90 and 671.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.27, 1,154.90 and 671.57 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.27 : 1,154.90 = 671.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.27/1,154.90 = 671.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.27x = 1,154.90 × 671.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.27x = 775,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,596.19/836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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