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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,252.64 and 689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,252.64 and 689.84 is: 1,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,252.64 = 689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,252.64 = 689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,252.64 × 689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 864,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,121.18/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.08

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