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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.83, 1,151.06 and 716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.83, 1,151.06 and 716.87 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.83 : 1,151.06 = 716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.83/1,151.06 = 716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.83x = 1,151.06 × 716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.83x = 825,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,151.04/835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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