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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.36, 1,151.14 and 639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.36, 1,151.14 and 639.27 is: 883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.36 : 1,151.14 = 639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.36/1,151.14 = 639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.36x = 1,151.14 × 639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.36x = 735,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,887.67/833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.03

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