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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.40, 1,255.14 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.40, 1,255.14 and 631.44 is: 947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.40 : 1,255.14 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.40/1,255.14 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.40x = 1,255.14 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.40x = 792,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,545.60/836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.57

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