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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.58, 1,251.03 and 629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.58, 1,251.03 and 629.51 is: 942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.58 : 1,251.03 = 629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.58/1,251.03 = 629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.58x = 1,251.03 × 629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.58x = 787,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,532.00/835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.49

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