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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,151.57 and 625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,151.57 and 625.01 is: 861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,151.57 = 625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,151.57 = 625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,151.57 × 625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 719,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,733.88/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.78

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