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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.07, 1,151.51 and 586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.07, 1,151.51 and 586.31 is: 808.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.07 : 1,151.51 = 586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.07/1,151.51 = 586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.07x = 1,151.51 × 586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.07x = 675,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,141.78/835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.48

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