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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.73, 1,154.23 and 679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.73, 1,154.23 and 679.54 is: 937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.73 : 1,154.23 = 679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.73/1,154.23 = 679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.73x = 1,154.23 × 679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.73x = 784,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,345.45/836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.39

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