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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.50, 1,254.61 and 592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.50, 1,254.61 and 592.29 is: 888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.50 : 1,254.61 = 592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.50/1,254.61 = 592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.50x = 1,254.61 × 592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.50x = 743,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,092.96/836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.34

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