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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.30, 1,252.95 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.30, 1,252.95 and 603.70 is: 905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.30 : 1,252.95 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.30/1,252.95 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.30x = 1,252.95 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.30x = 756,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,405.92/835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.55

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