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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,153.02 and 520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,153.02 and 520.93 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,153.02 = 520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,153.02 = 520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,153.02 × 520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 600,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,634.34/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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