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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.85, 1,150.49 and 601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.85, 1,150.49 and 601.19 is: 830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.85 : 1,150.49 = 601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.85/1,150.49 = 601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.85x = 1,150.49 × 601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.85x = 691,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,658.83/832.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.48

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