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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.03, 1,250.94 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.03, 1,250.94 and 524.91 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.03 : 1,250.94 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.03/1,250.94 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.03x = 1,250.94 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.03x = 656,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,630.92/834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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