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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,150.27 and 687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,150.27 and 687.85 is: 947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,150.27 = 687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,150.27 = 687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,150.27 × 687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 791,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,209.78/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.01

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