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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.27, 1,251.65 and 661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.27, 1,251.65 and 661.22 is: 990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.27 : 1,251.65 = 661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.27/1,251.65 = 661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.27x = 1,251.65 × 661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.27x = 827,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,616.01/835.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.84

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