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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,152.99 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,152.99 and 556.04 is: 766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,152.99 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,152.99 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,152.99 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 641,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,102.79/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.93

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