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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,254.84 and 397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,254.84 and 397.93 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,254.84 = 397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,254.84 = 397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,254.84 × 397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 499,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,338.48/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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