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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.36, 1,148.61 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.36, 1,148.61 and 584.22 is: 805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.36 : 1,148.61 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.36/1,148.61 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.36x = 1,148.61 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.36x = 671,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,040.93/833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.23

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