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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.37, 1,152.95 and 658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.37, 1,152.95 and 658.98 is: 908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.37 : 1,152.95 = 658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.37/1,152.95 = 658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.37x = 1,152.95 × 658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.37x = 759,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,767.70/836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.41

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