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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.12, 1,148.64 and 599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.12, 1,148.64 and 599.84 is: 827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.12 : 1,148.64 = 599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.12/1,148.64 = 599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.12x = 1,148.64 × 599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.12x = 689,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,000.22/833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.01

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