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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,254.84 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,254.84 and 451.92 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,254.84 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,254.84 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,254.84 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 567,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,087.29/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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