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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.16, 1,151.96 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.16, 1,151.96 and 586.08 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.16 : 1,151.96 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.16/1,151.96 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.16x = 1,151.96 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.16x = 675,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,137.79/835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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