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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.49, 1,154.51 and 525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.49, 1,154.51 and 525.81 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.49 : 1,154.51 = 525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.49/1,154.51 = 525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.49x = 1,154.51 × 525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.49x = 607,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,050.27/836.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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