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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.44, 1,255.46 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.44, 1,255.46 and 614.36 is: 922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.44 : 1,255.46 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.44/1,255.46 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.44x = 1,255.46 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.44x = 771,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,304.41/836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.13

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