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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,253.76 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,253.76 and 560.98 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,253.76 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,253.76 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,253.76 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 703,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,334.28/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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