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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.87, 1,254.70 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.87, 1,254.70 and 707.44 is: 1,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.87 : 1,254.70 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.87/1,254.70 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.87x = 1,254.70 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.87x = 887,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,624.97/835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.92

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