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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,149.86 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,149.86 and 557.80 is: 769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,149.86 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,149.86 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,149.86 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 641,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,391.91/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.98

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