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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.36, 1,150.06 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.36, 1,150.06 and 479.16 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.36 : 1,150.06 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.36/1,150.06 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.36x = 1,150.06 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.36x = 551,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,062.75/833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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