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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,154.33 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,154.33 and 588.22 is: 811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,154.33 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,154.33 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,154.33 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 678,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,998.58/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.48

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