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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.89, 1,256.01 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.89, 1,256.01 and 590.59 is: 886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.89 : 1,256.01 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.89/1,256.01 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.89x = 1,256.01 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.89x = 741,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,783.99/836.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.36

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