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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,149.65 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,149.65 and 483.72 is: 667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,149.65 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,149.65 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,149.65 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 556,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,108.70/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.57

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