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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.42, 1,153.02 and 516.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.42, 1,153.02 and 516.55 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.42 : 1,153.02 = 516.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.42/1,153.02 = 516.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.42x = 1,153.02 × 516.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.42x = 595,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,592.48/835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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