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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.61, 1,253.54 and 527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.61, 1,253.54 and 527.70 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.61 : 1,253.54 = 527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.61/1,253.54 = 527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.61x = 1,253.54 × 527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.61x = 661,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,493.06/836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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