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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.58, 1,255.17 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.58, 1,255.17 and 374.34 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.58 : 1,255.17 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.58/1,255.17 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.58x = 1,255.17 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.58x = 469,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,860.34/836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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