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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.92, 1,256.18 and 404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.92, 1,256.18 and 404.38 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.92 : 1,256.18 = 404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.92/1,256.18 = 404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.92x = 1,256.18 × 404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.92x = 507,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,974.07/836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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