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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,150.29 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,150.29 and 538.79 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,150.29 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,150.29 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,150.29 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 619,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,764.75/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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