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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,254.78 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,254.78 and 528.06 is: 791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,254.78 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,254.78 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,254.78 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 662,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,599.13/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.98

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