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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.09, 1,145.75 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.09, 1,145.75 and 682.02 is: 937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.09 : 1,145.75 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.09/1,145.75 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.09x = 1,145.75 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.09x = 781,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,421.00/833.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.98

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