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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,251.90 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,251.90 and 652.20 is: 976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,251.90 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,251.90 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,251.90 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 816,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,489.18/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.90

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