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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.39, 1,255.80 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.39, 1,255.80 and 617.69 is: 927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.39 : 1,255.80 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.39/1,255.80 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.39x = 1,255.80 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.39x = 775,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,695.10/836.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.43

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