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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,256.04 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,256.04 and 324.24 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,256.04 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,256.04 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,256.04 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 407,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,258.41/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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