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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,253.72 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,253.72 and 593.64 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,253.72 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,253.72 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,253.72 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 744,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,258.34/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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