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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.83, 1,253.75 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.83, 1,253.75 and 348.54 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.83 : 1,253.75 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.83/1,253.75 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.83x = 1,253.75 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.83x = 436,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,980.28/835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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