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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.81, 1,154.99 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.81, 1,154.99 and 522.01 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.81 : 1,154.99 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.81/1,154.99 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.81x = 1,154.99 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.81x = 602,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,916.33/836.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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