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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.39, 1,153.41 and 626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.39, 1,153.41 and 626.03 is: 864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.39 : 1,153.41 = 626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.39/1,153.41 = 626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.39x = 1,153.41 × 626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.39x = 722,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,070.76/835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.35

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