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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.22, 1,151.61 and 761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.22, 1,151.61 and 761.24 is: 1,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.22 : 1,151.61 = 761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.22/1,151.61 = 761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.22x = 1,151.61 × 761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.22x = 876,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,651.60/835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.61

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