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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,254.46 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,254.46 and 511.76 is: 768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,254.46 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,254.46 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,254.46 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 641,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,982.45/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.14

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