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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,152.84 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,152.84 and 521.04 is: 718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,152.84 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,152.84 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,152.84 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 600,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,675.75/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.74

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