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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,151.70 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,151.70 and 586.44 is: 808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,151.70 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,151.70 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,151.70 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 675,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,402.95/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.67

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