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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,251.72 and 642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,251.72 and 642.24 is: 962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,251.72 = 642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,251.72 = 642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,251.72 × 642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 803,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,904.65/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.11

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