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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.08, 1,255.08 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.08, 1,255.08 and 548.34 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.08 : 1,255.08 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.08/1,255.08 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.08x = 1,255.08 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.08x = 688,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,210.57/835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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