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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,153.14 and 520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,153.14 and 520.83 is: 718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,153.14 = 520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,153.14 = 520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,153.14 × 520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 600,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,589.91/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.74

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