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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,152.76 and 712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,152.76 and 712.09 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,152.76 = 712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,152.76 = 712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,152.76 × 712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 820,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,868.87/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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