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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.67, 1,253.03 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.67, 1,253.03 and 390.45 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.67 : 1,253.03 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.67/1,253.03 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.67x = 1,253.03 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.67x = 489,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,243.61/835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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