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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,252.73 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,252.73 and 604.04 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,252.73 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,252.73 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,252.73 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 756,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,701.32/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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