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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.40, 1,148.40 and 521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.40, 1,148.40 and 521.84 is: 719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.40 : 1,148.40 = 521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.40/1,148.40 = 521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.40x = 1,148.40 × 521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.40x = 599,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,281.06/832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.94

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