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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,253.81 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,253.81 and 683.10 is: 1,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,253.81 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,253.81 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,253.81 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 856,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,479.32/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.76

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