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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.82, 1,253.03 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.82, 1,253.03 and 526.91 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.82 : 1,253.03 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.82/1,253.03 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.82x = 1,253.03 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.82x = 660,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,225.14/835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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