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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,254.24 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,254.24 and 529.12 is: 794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,254.24 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,254.24 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,254.24 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 663,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,643.47/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.44

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