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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.66, 1,252.92 and 674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.66, 1,252.92 and 674.66 is: 1,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.66 : 1,252.92 = 674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.66/1,252.92 = 674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.66x = 1,252.92 × 674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.66x = 845,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,295.01/836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.32

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