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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,254.64 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,254.64 and 526.49 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,254.64 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,254.64 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,254.64 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 660,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,555.41/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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