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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,253.20 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,253.20 and 526.86 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,253.20 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,253.20 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,253.20 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 660,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,260.95/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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