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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.30, 1,252.50 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.30, 1,252.50 and 511.08 is: 765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.30 : 1,252.50 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.30/1,252.50 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.30x = 1,252.50 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.30x = 640,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,127.70/836.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.43

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