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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.28, 1,254.60 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.28, 1,254.60 and 592.20 is: 888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.28 : 1,254.60 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.28/1,254.60 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.28x = 1,254.60 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.28x = 742,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,974.12/836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.43

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