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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,252.59 and 396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,252.59 and 396.43 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,252.59 = 396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,252.59 = 396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,252.59 × 396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 496,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,564.25/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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