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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 767.88 is: 1,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,253.27 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,253.27 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,253.27 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 962,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,362.89/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.10

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