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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.06, 1,148 and 599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.06, 1,148 and 599.78 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.06 : 1,148 = 599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.06/1,148 = 599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.06x = 1,148 × 599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.06x = 688,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,547.44/833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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