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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.71, 1,250.64 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.71, 1,250.64 and 527.31 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.71 : 1,250.64 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.71/1,250.64 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.71x = 1,250.64 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.71x = 659,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,474.98/834.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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