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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,256.94 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,256.94 and 690.12 is: 1,038.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,256.94 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,256.94 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,256.94 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 867,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,439.43/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.45

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