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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.13, 1,149.79 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.13, 1,149.79 and 460.12 is: 635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.13 : 1,149.79 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.13/1,149.79 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.13x = 1,149.79 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.13x = 529,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,041.37/833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.00

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