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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,254.91 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,254.91 and 528.24 is: 792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,254.91 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,254.91 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,254.91 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 662,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,893.66/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.23

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