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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,253.69 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,253.69 and 644.09 is: 964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,253.69 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,253.69 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,253.69 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 807,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,489.11/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.89

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