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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.55, 1,252.80 and 674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.55, 1,252.80 and 674.55 is: 1,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.55 : 1,252.80 = 674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.55/1,252.80 = 674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.55x = 1,252.80 × 674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.55x = 845,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,076.24/836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.19

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