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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,254.84 and 510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,254.84 and 510.92 is: 767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,254.84 = 510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,254.84 = 510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,254.84 × 510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 641,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,122.85/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.48

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