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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,252.62 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,252.62 and 347.94 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,252.62 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,252.62 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,252.62 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 435,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,836.60/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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