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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,151.76 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,151.76 and 638.19 is: 880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,151.76 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,151.76 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,151.76 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 735,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,041.71/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.27

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