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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.70, 1,255.05 and 620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.70, 1,255.05 and 620.70 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.70 : 1,255.05 = 620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.70/1,255.05 = 620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.70x = 1,255.05 × 620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.70x = 779,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,009.54/836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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