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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,255.68 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,255.68 and 803.52 is: 1,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,255.68 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,255.68 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,255.68 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 1,008,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,963.99/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.01

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