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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,155.42 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,155.42 and 706.68 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,155.42 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,155.42 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,155.42 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 816,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,512.21/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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