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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.03, 1,252.44 and 525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.03, 1,252.44 and 525.91 is: 788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.03 : 1,252.44 = 525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.03/1,252.44 = 525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.03x = 1,252.44 × 525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.03x = 658,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,670.72/835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.80

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