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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.74, 1,255.86 and 836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.74, 1,255.86 and 836.76 is: 1,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.74 : 1,255.86 = 836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.74/1,255.86 = 836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.74x = 1,255.86 × 836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.74x = 1,050,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,853.41/910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.85

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