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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,251.54 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,251.54 and 469.35 is: 703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,251.54 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,251.54 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,251.54 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 587,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,410.30/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.39

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