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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,250.34 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,250.34 and 587.34 is: 879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,250.34 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,250.34 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,250.34 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 734,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,374.70/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.09

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