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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.97, 1,250.52 and 688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.97, 1,250.52 and 688.07 is: 1,029.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.97 : 1,250.52 = 688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.97/1,250.52 = 688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.97x = 1,250.52 × 688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.97x = 860,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,445.30/835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.28

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