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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,250.68 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,250.68 and 505.64 is: 756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,250.68 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,250.68 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,250.68 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 632,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,393.84/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.56

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