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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,252.32 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,252.32 and 396.15 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,252.32 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,252.32 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,252.32 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 496,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,105.08/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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