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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,154.39 and 705.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,154.39 and 705.93 is: 974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,154.39 = 705.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,154.39 = 705.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,154.39 × 705.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 814,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,915.00/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.91

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