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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,147.72 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,147.72 and 521.28 is: 719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,147.72 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,147.72 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,147.72 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 598,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,283.48/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.30

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