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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.83, 1,152.77 and 587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.83, 1,152.77 and 587.97 is: 810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.83 : 1,152.77 = 587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.83/1,152.77 = 587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.83x = 1,152.77 × 587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.83x = 677,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,791.24/835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.92

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