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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,250.88 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,250.88 and 641.28 is: 960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,250.88 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,250.88 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,250.88 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 802,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,164.33/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.45

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