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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,251.35 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,251.35 and 662.31 is: 992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,251.35 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,251.35 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,251.35 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 828,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,780.79/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.14

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