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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.28, 1,151.49 and 585.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.28, 1,151.49 and 585.83 is: 807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.28 : 1,151.49 = 585.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.28/1,151.49 = 585.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.28x = 1,151.49 × 585.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.28x = 674,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,568.70/835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.60

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