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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,251.18 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,251.18 and 469.44 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,251.18 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,251.18 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,251.18 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 587,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,353.94/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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