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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,152.60 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,152.60 and 614.48 is: 847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,152.60 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,152.60 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,152.60 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 708,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,249.65/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.86

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