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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,250.32 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,250.32 and 755.52 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,250.32 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,250.32 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,250.32 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 944,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,641.77/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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