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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,254.60 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,254.60 and 527.46 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,254.60 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,254.60 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,254.60 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 661,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,751.32/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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