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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.63, 1,255.16 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.63, 1,255.16 and 594.68 is: 892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.63 : 1,255.16 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.63/1,255.16 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.63x = 1,255.16 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.63x = 746,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,413.76/836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.17

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