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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,256.76 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,256.76 and 787.32 is: 1,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,256.76 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,256.76 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,256.76 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 989,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,472.28/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.67

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