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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,252.62 and 720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,252.62 and 720.36 is: 1,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,252.62 = 720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,252.62 = 720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,252.62 × 720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 902,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,337.34/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.76

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