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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,153.04 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,153.04 and 612 is: 844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,153.04 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,153.04 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,153.04 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 705,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,660.48/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.33

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