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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.28, 1,153.98 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.28, 1,153.98 and 525.96 is: 725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.28 : 1,153.98 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.28/1,153.98 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.28x = 1,153.98 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.28x = 606,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,947.32/836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.77

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