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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,252.13 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,252.13 and 444.86 is: 667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,252.13 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,252.13 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,252.13 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 557,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,023.46/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.01

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