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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,247.12 and 705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,247.12 and 705.76 is: 1,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,247.12 = 705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,247.12 = 705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,247.12 × 705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 880,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,167.41/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.64

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