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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.51, 1,252.05 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.51, 1,252.05 and 652 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.51 : 1,252.05 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.51/1,252.05 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.51x = 1,252.05 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.51x = 816,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,336.60/835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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