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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.99, 1,254.23 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.99, 1,254.23 and 528.11 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.99 : 1,254.23 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.99/1,254.23 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.99x = 1,254.23 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.99x = 662,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,371.41/836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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