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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,252.68 and 528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,252.68 and 528.95 is: 792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,252.68 = 528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,252.68 = 528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,252.68 × 528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 662,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,598.82/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.10

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