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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.62, 1,255.22 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.62, 1,255.22 and 374.36 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.62 : 1,255.22 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.62/1,255.22 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.62x = 1,255.22 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.62x = 469,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,897.42/836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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