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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,150.76 and 601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,150.76 and 601.78 is: 829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,150.76 = 601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,150.76 = 601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,150.76 × 601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 692,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,504.35/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.29

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