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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.22, 1,253.59 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.22, 1,253.59 and 445.55 is: 668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.22 : 1,253.59 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.22/1,253.59 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.22x = 1,253.59 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.22x = 558,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,537.02/835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.73

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