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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.43, 1,254.62 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.43, 1,254.62 and 397.37 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.43 : 1,254.62 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.43/1,254.62 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.43x = 1,254.62 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.43x = 498,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,540.09/836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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