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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,152.94 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,152.94 and 520.82 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,152.94 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,152.94 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,152.94 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 600,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,474.21/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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