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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.28, 1,149.40 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.28, 1,149.40 and 518.72 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.28 : 1,149.40 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.28/1,149.40 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.28x = 1,149.40 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.28x = 596,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,216.77/833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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