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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,254.27 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,254.27 and 606.54 is: 909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,254.27 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,254.27 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,254.27 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 760,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,768.49/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.07

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