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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,253.61 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,253.61 and 526.46 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,253.61 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,253.61 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,253.61 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 659,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,969.25/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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