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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,148.10 and 521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,148.10 and 521.80 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,148.10 = 521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,148.10 = 521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,148.10 × 521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 599,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,078.58/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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