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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.28, 1,253.62 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.28, 1,253.62 and 745.08 is: 1,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.28 : 1,253.62 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.28/1,253.62 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.28x = 1,253.62 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.28x = 934,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,047.19/836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.91

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