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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,255.05 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,255.05 and 605.66 is: 908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,255.05 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,255.05 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,255.05 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 760,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,133.58/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.70

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