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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.18, 1,148.96 and 538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.18, 1,148.96 and 538.60 is: 742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.18 : 1,148.96 = 538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.18/1,148.96 = 538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.18x = 1,148.96 × 538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.18x = 618,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,829.86/833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.73

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