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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.91, 1,255.95 and 511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.91, 1,255.95 and 511.29 is: 767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.91 : 1,255.95 = 511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.91/1,255.95 = 511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.91x = 1,255.95 × 511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.91x = 642,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,154.68/836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.29

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