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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.16, 1,151.24 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.16, 1,151.24 and 625.02 is: 861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.16 : 1,151.24 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.16/1,151.24 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.16x = 1,151.24 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.16x = 719,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,546.71/835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.57

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