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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,253.07 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,253.07 and 510.30 is: 765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,253.07 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,253.07 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,253.07 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 639,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,441.62/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.70

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