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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.70, 1,255.05 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.70, 1,255.05 and 682.80 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.70 : 1,255.05 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.70/1,255.05 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.70x = 1,255.05 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.70x = 856,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,948.14/836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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