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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,250.19 and 649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,250.19 and 649.73 is: 972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,250.19 = 649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,250.19 = 649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,250.19 × 649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 812,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,276.45/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.77

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