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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,254.49 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,254.49 and 714.42 is: 1,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,254.49 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,254.49 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,254.49 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 896,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,230.96/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.15

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