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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.33, 1,253.58 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.33, 1,253.58 and 592.11 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.33 : 1,253.58 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.33/1,253.58 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.33x = 1,253.58 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.33x = 742,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,255.03/836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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