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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,152.68 and 623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,152.68 and 623.31 is: 859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,152.68 = 623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,152.68 = 623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,152.68 × 623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 718,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,473.85/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.49

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