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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.92, 1,255.68 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.92, 1,255.68 and 446.51 is: 669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.92 : 1,255.68 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.92/1,255.68 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.92x = 1,255.68 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.92x = 560,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,665.17/836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.92

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