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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.66, 1,153.25 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.66, 1,153.25 and 521.11 is: 719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.66 : 1,153.25 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.66/1,153.25 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.66x = 1,153.25 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.66x = 600,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,970.11/835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.16

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