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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.41, 1,254.14 and 707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.41, 1,254.14 and 707.77 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.41 : 1,254.14 = 707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.41/1,254.14 = 707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.41x = 1,254.14 × 707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.41x = 887,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,639.13/836.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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