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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.26, 1,251.20 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.26, 1,251.20 and 417.54 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.26 : 1,251.20 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.26/1,251.20 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.26x = 1,251.20 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.26x = 522,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,426.05/835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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