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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.66, 1,154.22 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.66, 1,154.22 and 588.14 is: 811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.66 : 1,154.22 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.66/1,154.22 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.66x = 1,154.22 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.66x = 678,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,849.10/836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.38

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