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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.99, 1,253.89 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.99, 1,253.89 and 219.74 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.99 : 1,253.89 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.99/1,253.89 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.99x = 1,253.89 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.99x = 275,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,529.79/835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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