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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.63, 1,250.99 and 522.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.63, 1,250.99 and 522.42 is: 783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.63 : 1,250.99 = 522.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.63/1,250.99 = 522.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.63x = 1,250.99 × 522.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.63x = 653,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,543.50/834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.03

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