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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.31, 1,150.94 and 519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.31, 1,150.94 and 519.47 is: 716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.31 : 1,150.94 = 519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.31/1,150.94 = 519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.31x = 1,150.94 × 519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.31x = 597,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,870.45/834.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.61

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