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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.85, 1,253.22 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.85, 1,253.22 and 576.12 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.85 : 1,253.22 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.85/1,253.22 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.85x = 1,253.22 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.85x = 722,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,003.84/836.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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