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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.36, 1,251.82 and 756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.36, 1,251.82 and 756.52 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.36 : 1,251.82 = 756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.36/1,251.82 = 756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.36x = 1,251.82 × 756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.36x = 947,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,026.87/836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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