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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.52, 1,255.99 and 617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.52, 1,255.99 and 617.82 is: 927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.52 : 1,255.99 = 617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.52/1,255.99 = 617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.52x = 1,255.99 × 617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.52x = 775,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,975.74/836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.62

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