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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,251.83 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,251.83 and 711.28 is: 1,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,251.83 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,251.83 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,251.83 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 890,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,402.98/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.94

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