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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.97, 1,152.36 and 625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.97, 1,152.36 and 625.83 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.97 : 1,152.36 = 625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.97/1,152.36 = 625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.97x = 1,152.36 × 625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.97x = 721,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,181.46/835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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