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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,254.33 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,254.33 and 348.87 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,254.33 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,254.33 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,254.33 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 437,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,598.11/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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