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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.82, 1,252.85 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.82, 1,252.85 and 604.60 is: 906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.82 : 1,252.85 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.82/1,252.85 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.82x = 1,252.85 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.82x = 757,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,477.40/835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.26

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