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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.55, 1,252.86 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.55, 1,252.86 and 663.32 is: 994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.55 : 1,252.86 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.55/1,252.86 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.55x = 1,252.86 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.55x = 831,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,047.10/835.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.61

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