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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,251.90 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,251.90 and 574.40 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,251.90 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,251.90 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,251.90 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 719,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,091.36/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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