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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,153.87 and 627.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,153.87 and 627.31 is: 865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,153.87 = 627.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,153.87 = 627.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,153.87 × 627.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 723,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,834.19/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.17

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