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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.82, 1,254.24 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.82, 1,254.24 and 511.44 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.82 : 1,254.24 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.82/1,254.24 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.82x = 1,254.24 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.82x = 641,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,468.51/836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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