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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,254.24 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,254.24 and 510.48 is: 765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,254.24 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,254.24 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,254.24 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 640,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,264.44/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.94

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