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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,254.49 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,254.49 and 616.82 is: 926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,254.49 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,254.49 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,254.49 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 773,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,786.71/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.12

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