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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,253.76 and 630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,253.76 and 630.38 is: 944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,253.76 = 630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,253.76 = 630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,253.76 × 630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 790,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,345.23/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.85

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