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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,252.26 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,252.26 and 402.12 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,252.26 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,252.26 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,252.26 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 503,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,558.79/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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