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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.22, 1,250.53 and 758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.22, 1,250.53 and 758.34 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.22 : 1,250.53 = 758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.22/1,250.53 = 758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.22x = 1,250.53 × 758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.22x = 948,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,326.92/835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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