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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.56, 1,252.28 and 619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.56, 1,252.28 and 619.60 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.56 : 1,252.28 = 619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.56/1,252.28 = 619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.56x = 1,252.28 × 619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.56x = 775,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,912.69/836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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