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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.36, 1,154.28 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.36, 1,154.28 and 487.04 is: 672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.36 : 1,154.28 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.36/1,154.28 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.36x = 1,154.28 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.36x = 562,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,174.76/836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.17

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