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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.13, 1,150.29 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.13, 1,150.29 and 518.51 is: 715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.13 : 1,150.29 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.13/1,150.29 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.13x = 1,150.29 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.13x = 596,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,439.74/833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.90

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