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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.68, 1,155.30 and 706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.68, 1,155.30 and 706.12 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.68 : 1,155.30 = 706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.68/1,155.30 = 706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.68x = 1,155.30 × 706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.68x = 815,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,780.44/836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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