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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,151.46 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,151.46 and 524.04 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,151.46 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,151.46 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,151.46 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 603,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,411.10/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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