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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.15, 1,150.56 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.15, 1,150.56 and 519.09 is: 715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.15 : 1,150.56 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.15/1,150.56 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.15x = 1,150.56 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.15x = 597,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,244.19/834.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.99

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