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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,253.22 and 510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,253.22 and 510.22 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,253.22 = 510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,253.22 = 510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,253.22 × 510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 639,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,417.91/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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