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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.08, 1,150.35 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.08, 1,150.35 and 710.34 is: 978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.08 : 1,150.35 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.08/1,150.35 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.08x = 1,150.35 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.08x = 817,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,139.62/835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.52

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