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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.71, 1,255.88 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.71, 1,255.88 and 529.16 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.71 : 1,255.88 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.71/1,255.88 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.71x = 1,255.88 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.71x = 664,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,556.50/836.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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