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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.93, 1,253.22 and 561.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.93, 1,253.22 and 561.34 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.93 : 1,253.22 = 561.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.93/1,253.22 = 561.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.93x = 1,253.22 × 561.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.93x = 703,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,482.51/835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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