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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.59, 1,252.95 and 680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.59, 1,252.95 and 680.81 is: 1,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.59 : 1,252.95 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.59/1,252.95 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.59x = 1,252.95 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.59x = 853,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,014.62/834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.08

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