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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835, 1,253.34 and 590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835, 1,253.34 and 590.68 is: 886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835 : 1,253.34 = 590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835/1,253.34 = 590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835x = 1,253.34 × 590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835x = 740,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,322.87/835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.61

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