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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,149.36 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,149.36 and 518.16 is: 714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,149.36 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,149.36 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,149.36 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 595,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,552.38/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.91

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