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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,252.46 and 737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,252.46 and 737.96 is: 1,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,252.46 = 737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,252.46 = 737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,252.46 × 737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 924,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,260.96/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.16

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