Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,151.19 and 523.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 834, 1,151.19 and 523.50 is: 722.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
834 : 1,151.19 = 523.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
834/1,151.19 = 523.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
834x = 1,151.19 × 523.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
834x = 602,647.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,647.97/834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722.60
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