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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.01, 1,150.02 and 553.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.01, 1,150.02 and 553.63 is: 764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.01 : 1,150.02 = 553.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.01/1,150.02 = 553.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.01x = 1,150.02 × 553.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.01x = 636,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,682.70/833.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.32

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