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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,254.39 and 563.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,254.39 and 563.00 is: 843.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,254.39 = 563.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,254.39 = 563.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,254.39 × 563.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 706,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,220.24/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.92

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