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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,252.13 and 614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,252.13 and 614.45 is: 920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,252.13 = 614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,252.13 = 614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,252.13 × 614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 769,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,371.28/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.79

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