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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,150.61 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,150.61 and 688.10 is: 947.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,150.61 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,150.61 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,150.61 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 791,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,734.74/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.36

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