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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.27, 1,250.24 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.27, 1,250.24 and 527.40 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.27 : 1,250.24 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.27/1,250.24 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.27x = 1,250.24 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.27x = 659,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,373.94/835.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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