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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.59, 1,254.93 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.59, 1,254.93 and 507.88 is: 761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.59 : 1,254.93 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.59/1,254.93 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.59x = 1,254.93 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.59x = 637,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,353.85/836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.85

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