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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,153.09 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,153.09 and 525.14 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,153.09 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,153.09 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,153.09 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 605,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,533.68/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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