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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.80, 1,250.40 and 638.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.80, 1,250.40 and 638.05 is: 953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.80 : 1,250.40 = 638.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.80/1,250.40 = 638.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.80x = 1,250.40 × 638.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.80x = 797,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,811.47/836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.41

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