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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.58, 1,252.60 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.58, 1,252.60 and 526.50 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.58 : 1,252.60 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.58/1,252.60 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.58x = 1,252.60 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.58x = 659,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,492.58/835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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