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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,152.54 and 587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,152.54 and 587.58 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,152.54 = 587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,152.54 = 587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,152.54 × 587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 677,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,209.45/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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