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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.18, 1,148.50 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.18, 1,148.50 and 623.03 is: 858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.18 : 1,148.50 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.18/1,148.50 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.18x = 1,148.50 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.18x = 715,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,551.27/833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.82

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