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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,154.48 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,154.48 and 526.16 is: 725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,154.48 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,154.48 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,154.48 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 607,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,441.20/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.84

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