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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.78, 1,255.10 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.78, 1,255.10 and 511.46 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.78 : 1,255.10 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.78/1,255.10 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.78x = 1,255.10 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.78x = 641,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,933.45/836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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