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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.65, 1,251.05 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.65, 1,251.05 and 620.19 is: 928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.65 : 1,251.05 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.65/1,251.05 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.65x = 1,251.05 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.65x = 775,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,885.60/835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.48

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