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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.69, 1,253.40 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.69, 1,253.40 and 547.25 is: 819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.69 : 1,253.40 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.69/1,253.40 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.69x = 1,253.40 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.69x = 685,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,923.15/836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.81

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