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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.99, 1,254.56 and 630.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.99, 1,254.56 and 630.89 is: 945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.99 : 1,254.56 = 630.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.99/1,254.56 = 630.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.99x = 1,254.56 × 630.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.99x = 791,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,489.34/836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.64

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