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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,252.02 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,252.02 and 445.05 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,252.02 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,252.02 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,252.02 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 557,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,211.50/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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