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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,252.16 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,252.16 and 347.96 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,252.16 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,252.16 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,252.16 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 435,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,704.29/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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