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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,152.84 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,152.84 and 525.12 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,152.84 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,152.84 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,152.84 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 605,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,379.34/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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