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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.63, 1,155.17 and 774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.63, 1,155.17 and 774.43 is: 1,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.63 : 1,155.17 = 774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.63/1,155.17 = 774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.63x = 1,155.17 × 774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.63x = 894,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,594.43/836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.28

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