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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.49, 1,153.77 and 679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.49, 1,153.77 and 679.13 is: 936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.49 : 1,153.77 = 679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.49/1,153.77 = 679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.49x = 1,153.77 × 679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.49x = 783,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,554.05/836.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.72

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