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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.05, 1,148.52 and 683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.05, 1,148.52 and 683.11 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.05 : 1,148.52 = 683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.05/1,148.52 = 683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.05x = 1,148.52 × 683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.05x = 784,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,559.75/833.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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