Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,252 and 526.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,252 and 526.88 is: 789.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
835.68 : 1,252 = 526.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
835.68/1,252 = 526.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
835.68x = 1,252 × 526.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
835.68x = 659,653.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,653.76/835.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789.36
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