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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.47, 1,251.73 and 711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.47, 1,251.73 and 711.96 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.47 : 1,251.73 = 711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.47/1,251.73 = 711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.47x = 1,251.73 × 711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.47x = 891,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,179.91/834.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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