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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,253.66 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,253.66 and 630.32 is: 944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,253.66 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,253.66 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,253.66 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 790,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,206.97/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.75

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