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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.14, 1,150.50 and 538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.14, 1,150.50 and 538.91 is: 744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.14 : 1,150.50 = 538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.14/1,150.50 = 538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.14x = 1,150.50 × 538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.14x = 620,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,015.96/833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.19

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