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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.12, 1,150.14 and 553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.12, 1,150.14 and 553.58 is: 764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.12 : 1,150.14 = 553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.12/1,150.14 = 553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.12x = 1,150.14 × 553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.12x = 636,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,694.50/833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.23

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