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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,254.69 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,254.69 and 592.92 is: 890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,254.69 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,254.69 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,254.69 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 743,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,930.79/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.39

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