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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,250.57 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,250.57 and 679.52 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,250.57 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,250.57 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,250.57 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 849,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,792.15/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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