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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,251.78 and 732.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,251.78 and 732.36 is: 1,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,251.78 = 732.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,251.78 = 732.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,251.78 × 732.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 916,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,753.60/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.49

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