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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.75, 1,254.51 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.75, 1,254.51 and 349.94 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.75 : 1,254.51 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.75/1,254.51 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.75x = 1,254.51 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.75x = 438,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,996.96/836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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