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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.94, 1,255.44 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.94, 1,255.44 and 402.78 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.94 : 1,255.44 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.94/1,255.44 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.94x = 1,255.44 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.94x = 505,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,666.12/836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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