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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,253.52 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,253.52 and 506.76 is: 760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,253.52 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,253.52 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,253.52 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 635,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,233.80/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.25

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