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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.67, 1,253.96 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.67, 1,253.96 and 527.67 is: 791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.67 : 1,253.96 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.67/1,253.96 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.67x = 1,253.96 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.67x = 661,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,678.39/835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.79

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