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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.95, 1,255.38 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.95, 1,255.38 and 402.79 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.95 : 1,255.38 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.95/1,255.38 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.95x = 1,255.38 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.95x = 505,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,654.51/836.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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