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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,151.98 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,151.98 and 551.08 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,151.98 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,151.98 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,151.98 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 634,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,833.14/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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