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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.49, 1,150.92 and 519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.49, 1,150.92 and 519.16 is: 716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.49 : 1,150.92 = 519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.49/1,150.92 = 519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.49x = 1,150.92 × 519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.49x = 597,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,511.64/834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.02

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