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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.94, 1,255.54 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.94, 1,255.54 and 593.04 is: 889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.94 : 1,255.54 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.94/1,255.54 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.94x = 1,255.54 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.94x = 744,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,585.44/836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.65

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