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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,151.88 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,151.88 and 704.03 is: 970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,151.88 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,151.88 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,151.88 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 810,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,952.32/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.92

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