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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.29, 1,252.11 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.29, 1,252.11 and 630.24 is: 943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.29 : 1,252.11 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.29/1,252.11 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.29x = 1,252.11 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.29x = 789,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,129.81/836.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.61

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