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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,252.16 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,252.16 and 445.12 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,252.16 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,252.16 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,252.16 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 557,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,362.47/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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