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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.39, 1,251.45 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.39, 1,251.45 and 506.12 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.39 : 1,251.45 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.39/1,251.45 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.39x = 1,251.45 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.39x = 633,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,377.62/836.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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