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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.49, 1,252.02 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.49, 1,252.02 and 439.81 is: 659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.49 : 1,252.02 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.49/1,252.02 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.49x = 1,252.02 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.49x = 550,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,650.92/835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.08

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