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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,250.87 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,250.87 and 616.26 is: 922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,250.87 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,250.87 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,250.87 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 770,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,861.15/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.38

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