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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.59, 1,149.09 and 611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.59, 1,149.09 and 611.46 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.59 : 1,149.09 = 611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.59/1,149.09 = 611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.59x = 1,149.09 × 611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.59x = 702,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,622.57/832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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