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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,152.99 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,152.99 and 525.54 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,152.99 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,152.99 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,152.99 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 605,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,942.36/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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