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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.40, 1,251.90 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.40, 1,251.90 and 593.40 is: 888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.40 : 1,251.90 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.40/1,251.90 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.40x = 1,251.90 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.40x = 742,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,877.46/836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.18

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