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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,250.96 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,250.96 and 718.38 is: 1,076.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,250.96 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,250.96 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,250.96 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 898,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,661.05/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.22

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