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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.95, 1,152.46 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.95, 1,152.46 and 520.02 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.95 : 1,152.46 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.95/1,152.46 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.95x = 1,152.46 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.95x = 599,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,299.65/834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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