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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.57, 1,253.23 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.57, 1,253.23 and 547.13 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.57 : 1,253.23 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.57/1,253.23 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.57x = 1,253.23 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.57x = 685,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,679.73/836.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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