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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,254.96 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,254.96 and 404.10 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,254.96 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,254.96 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,254.96 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 507,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,129.34/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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