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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,252.61 and 561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,252.61 and 561.10 is: 841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,252.61 = 561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,252.61 = 561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,252.61 × 561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 702,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,833.21/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.07

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