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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.40, 1,252.38 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.40, 1,252.38 and 401.96 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.40 : 1,252.38 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.40/1,252.38 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.40x = 1,252.38 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.40x = 503,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,406.66/835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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