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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.32, 1,154.28 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.32, 1,154.28 and 556.06 is: 767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.32 : 1,154.28 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.32/1,154.28 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.32x = 1,154.28 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.32x = 641,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,848.94/836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.47

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