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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,252.38 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,252.38 and 402.32 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,252.38 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,252.38 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,252.38 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 503,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,857.52/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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