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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,251.64 and 710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,251.64 and 710.96 is: 1,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,251.64 = 710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,251.64 = 710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,251.64 × 710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 889,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,865.97/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.79

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