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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.73, 1,255.50 and 512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.73, 1,255.50 and 512.19 is: 768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.73 : 1,255.50 = 512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.73/1,255.50 = 512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.73x = 1,255.50 × 512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.73x = 643,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,054.55/836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.53

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