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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.37, 1,256.99 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.37, 1,256.99 and 403.83 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.37 : 1,256.99 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.37/1,256.99 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.37x = 1,256.99 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.37x = 507,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,608.25/836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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