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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.99, 1,152.70 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.99, 1,152.70 and 588.13 is: 810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.99 : 1,152.70 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.99/1,152.70 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.99x = 1,152.70 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.99x = 677,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,937.45/835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.94

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