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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.71, 1,253.36 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.71, 1,253.36 and 445.36 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.71 : 1,253.36 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.71/1,253.36 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.71x = 1,253.36 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.71x = 558,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,187.92/835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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