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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.79, 1,251.69 and 647.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.79, 1,251.69 and 647.11 is: 970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.79 : 1,251.69 = 647.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.79/1,251.69 = 647.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.79x = 1,251.69 × 647.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.79x = 809,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,981.12/834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.28

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