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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,251.52 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,251.52 and 574.32 is: 860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,251.52 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,251.52 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,251.52 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 718,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,772.97/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.25

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