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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.54, 1,252.98 and 592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.54, 1,252.98 and 592.33 is: 887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.54 : 1,252.98 = 592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.54/1,252.98 = 592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.54x = 1,252.98 × 592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.54x = 742,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,171.38/836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.19

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