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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.39, 1,253.73 and 544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.39, 1,253.73 and 544.07 is: 815.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.39 : 1,253.73 = 544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.39/1,253.73 = 544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.39x = 1,253.73 × 544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.39x = 682,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,110.61/836.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.55

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