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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,253.61 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,253.61 and 445.55 is: 668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,253.61 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,253.61 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,253.61 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 558,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,539.67/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.71

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