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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,251.78 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,251.78 and 444.74 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,251.78 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,251.78 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,251.78 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 556,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,716.64/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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