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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.36, 1,148.78 and 685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.36, 1,148.78 and 685.72 is: 945.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.36 : 1,148.78 = 685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.36/1,148.78 = 685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.36x = 1,148.78 × 685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.36x = 787,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,741.42/833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.26

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