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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,251.35 and 468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,251.35 and 468.94 is: 702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,251.35 = 468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,251.35 = 468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,251.35 × 468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 586,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,806.11/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.83

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