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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.69, 1,254.15 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.69, 1,254.15 and 403.15 is: 605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.69 : 1,254.15 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.69/1,254.15 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.69x = 1,254.15 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.69x = 505,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,610.57/835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.02

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