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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,150.08 and 523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,150.08 and 523.04 is: 722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,150.08 = 523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,150.08 = 523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,150.08 × 523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 601,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,537.84/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.13

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