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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,252.44 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,252.44 and 543.12 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,252.44 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,252.44 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,252.44 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 680,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,225.21/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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