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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,251.77 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,251.77 and 591.54 is: 885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,251.77 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,251.77 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,251.77 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 740,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,469.07/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.99

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