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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.87, 1,253.20 and 706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.87, 1,253.20 and 706.44 is: 1,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.87 : 1,253.20 = 706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.87/1,253.20 = 706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.87x = 1,253.20 × 706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.87x = 885,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,310.61/834.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.42

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