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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.76, 1,252.44 and 681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.76, 1,252.44 and 681.36 is: 1,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.76 : 1,252.44 = 681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.76/1,252.44 = 681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.76x = 1,252.44 × 681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.76x = 853,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,362.52/836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.84

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