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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,253.49 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,253.49 and 404.20 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,253.49 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,253.49 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,253.49 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 506,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,660.66/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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