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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.75, 1,255.14 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.75, 1,255.14 and 454.43 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.75 : 1,255.14 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.75/1,255.14 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.75x = 1,255.14 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.75x = 570,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,376.41/836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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