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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.76, 1,154.34 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.76, 1,154.34 and 556.92 is: 768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.76 : 1,154.34 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.76/1,154.34 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.76x = 1,154.34 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.76x = 642,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,875.03/836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.29

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