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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.68, 1,256.28 and 513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.68, 1,256.28 and 513.40 is: 770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.68 : 1,256.28 = 513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.68/1,256.28 = 513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.68x = 1,256.28 × 513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.68x = 644,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,974.15/836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.87

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