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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.26, 1,150.44 and 518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.26, 1,150.44 and 518.98 is: 716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.26 : 1,150.44 = 518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.26/1,150.44 = 518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.26x = 1,150.44 × 518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.26x = 597,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,049.60/833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.53

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