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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.86, 1,253.79 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.86, 1,253.79 and 219.57 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.86 : 1,253.79 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.86/1,253.79 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.86x = 1,253.79 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.86x = 275,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,294.67/835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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