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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,255.02 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,255.02 and 402.52 is: 604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,255.02 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,255.02 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,255.02 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 505,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,170.65/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.95

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