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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,253.10 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,253.10 and 403.34 is: 604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,253.10 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,253.10 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,253.10 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 505,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,425.35/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.66

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