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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.74, 1,153.47 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.74, 1,153.47 and 525.06 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.74 : 1,153.47 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.74/1,153.47 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.74x = 1,153.47 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.74x = 605,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,640.96/835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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