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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.15, 1,150.68 and 648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.15, 1,150.68 and 648.86 is: 896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.15 : 1,150.68 = 648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.15/1,150.68 = 648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.15x = 1,150.68 × 648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.15x = 746,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,630.22/833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.15

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