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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.75, 1,253.66 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.75, 1,253.66 and 445.93 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.75 : 1,253.66 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.75/1,253.66 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.75x = 1,253.66 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.75x = 559,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,038.34/836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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