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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.34, 1,253.72 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.34, 1,253.72 and 527.25 is: 790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.34 : 1,253.72 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.34/1,253.72 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.34x = 1,253.72 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.34x = 661,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,021.23/836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.37

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