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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.03, 1,149.67 and 622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.03, 1,149.67 and 622.85 is: 859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.03 : 1,149.67 = 622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.03/1,149.67 = 622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.03x = 1,149.67 × 622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.03x = 716,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,066.99/833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.59

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