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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,254.83 and 587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,254.83 and 587.39 is: 881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,254.83 = 587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,254.83 = 587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,254.83 × 587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 737,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,065.38/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.17

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