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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.40, 1,253.64 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.40, 1,253.64 and 630.44 is: 946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.40 : 1,253.64 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.40/1,253.64 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.40x = 1,253.64 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.40x = 790,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,344.80/835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.07

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