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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,251.66 and 640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,251.66 and 640.17 is: 959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,251.66 = 640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,251.66 = 640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,251.66 × 640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 801,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,275.18/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.17

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