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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,254.06 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,254.06 and 445.86 is: 669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,254.06 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,254.06 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,254.06 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 559,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,135.19/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.19

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