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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.35, 1,151.46 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.35, 1,151.46 and 688.72 is: 948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.35 : 1,151.46 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.35/1,151.46 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.35x = 1,151.46 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.35x = 793,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,033.53/836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.21

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