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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,258.32 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,258.32 and 606.12 is: 912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,258.32 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,258.32 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,258.32 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 762,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,692.92/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.73

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