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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,253.12 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,253.12 and 348.72 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,253.12 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,253.12 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,253.12 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 436,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,988.01/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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