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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.13, 1,151.15 and 659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.13, 1,151.15 and 659.79 is: 911.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.13 : 1,151.15 = 659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.13/1,151.15 = 659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.13x = 1,151.15 × 659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.13x = 759,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,513.96/833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.64

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