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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.90, 1,251.45 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.90, 1,251.45 and 511.90 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.90 : 1,251.45 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.90/1,251.45 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.90x = 1,251.45 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.90x = 640,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,617.26/835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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