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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.27, 1,151.22 and 519.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.27, 1,151.22 and 519.57 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.27 : 1,151.22 = 519.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.27/1,151.22 = 519.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.27x = 1,151.22 × 519.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.27x = 598,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,139.38/834.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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