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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.68 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.68 and 397.20 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.68 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.68 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.68 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 497,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,965.40/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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