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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.23, 1,152.14 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.23, 1,152.14 and 520.54 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.23 : 1,152.14 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.23/1,152.14 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.23x = 1,152.14 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.23x = 599,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,734.96/835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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