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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.23, 1,252.02 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.23, 1,252.02 and 402.69 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.23 : 1,252.02 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.23/1,252.02 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.23x = 1,252.02 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.23x = 504,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,175.93/835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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