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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,253.64 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,253.64 and 604.36 is: 907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,253.64 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,253.64 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,253.64 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 757,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,649.87/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.10

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