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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.88, 1,151.74 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.88, 1,151.74 and 520.04 is: 717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.88 : 1,151.74 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.88/1,151.74 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.88x = 1,151.74 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.88x = 598,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,950.87/834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.41

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