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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,256.36 and 692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,256.36 and 692.64 is: 1,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,256.36 = 692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,256.36 = 692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,256.36 × 692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 870,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,205.19/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.12

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