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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,252.83 and 630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,252.83 and 630.38 is: 944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,252.83 = 630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,252.83 = 630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,252.83 × 630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 789,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,752.71/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.70

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