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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,151.82 and 625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,151.82 and 625.83 is: 863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,151.82 = 625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,151.82 = 625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,151.82 × 625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 720,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,839.19/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.10

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