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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,153.44 and 521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,153.44 and 521.32 is: 719.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,153.44 = 521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,153.44 = 521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,153.44 × 521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 601,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,311.34/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.27

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