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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,151.91 and 753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,151.91 and 753.27 is: 1,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,151.91 = 753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,151.91 = 753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,151.91 × 753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 867,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,699.25/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.78

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