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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.55, 1,257.27 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.55, 1,257.27 and 404.01 is: 607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.55 : 1,257.27 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.55/1,257.27 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.55x = 1,257.27 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.55x = 507,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,949.65/836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.20

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