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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.84, 1,150.86 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.84, 1,150.86 and 711.22 is: 979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.84 : 1,150.86 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.84/1,150.86 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.84x = 1,150.86 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.84x = 818,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,514.65/835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.27

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