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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.65, 1,252.54 and 621.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.65, 1,252.54 and 621.19 is: 929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.65 : 1,252.54 = 621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.65/1,252.54 = 621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.65x = 1,252.54 × 621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.65x = 778,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,065.32/836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.98

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