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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.81, 1,153.61 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.81, 1,153.61 and 525.25 is: 724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.81 : 1,153.61 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.81/1,153.61 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.81x = 1,153.61 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.81x = 605,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,933.65/835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.97

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