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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,152.18 and 703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,152.18 and 703.29 is: 970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,152.18 = 703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,152.18 = 703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,152.18 × 703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 810,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,313.16/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.01

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