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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.76, 1,153.92 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.76, 1,153.92 and 588 is: 810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.76 : 1,153.92 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.76/1,153.92 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.76x = 1,153.92 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.76x = 678,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,504.96/836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.87

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