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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,254.60 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,254.60 and 404.34 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,254.60 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,254.60 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,254.60 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 507,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,284.96/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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