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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,253.59 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,253.59 and 558.99 is: 838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,253.59 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,253.59 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,253.59 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 700,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,744.27/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.67

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