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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,251.54 and 615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,251.54 and 615.66 is: 922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,251.54 = 615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,251.54 = 615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,251.54 × 615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 770,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,523.12/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.30

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