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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,254.60 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,254.60 and 593.20 is: 890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,254.60 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,254.60 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,254.60 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 744,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,228.72/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.65

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