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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.61, 1,252.88 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.61, 1,252.88 and 445.37 is: 667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.61 : 1,252.88 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.61/1,252.88 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.61x = 1,252.88 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.61x = 557,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,986.67/835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.76

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