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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.70, 1,254.77 and 617.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.70, 1,254.77 and 617.00 is: 926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.70 : 1,254.77 = 617.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.70/1,254.77 = 617.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.70x = 1,254.77 × 617.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.70x = 774,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,195.46/835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.40

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