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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,151.66 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,151.66 and 702.62 is: 968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,151.66 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,151.66 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,151.66 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 809,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,179.35/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.54

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