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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.86, 1,152.96 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.86, 1,152.96 and 587.16 is: 809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.86 : 1,152.96 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.86/1,152.96 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.86x = 1,152.96 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.86x = 676,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,971.99/835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.91

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