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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.21, 1,149.71 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.21, 1,149.71 and 497.07 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.21 : 1,149.71 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.21/1,149.71 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.21x = 1,149.71 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.21x = 571,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,483.86/833.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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