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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,251.60 and 691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,251.60 and 691.60 is: 1,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,251.60 = 691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,251.60 = 691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,251.60 × 691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 865,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,606.56/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.91

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