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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,252.83 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,252.83 and 396.69 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,252.83 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,252.83 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,252.83 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 496,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,985.13/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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