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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.39, 1,150.56 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.39, 1,150.56 and 554.01 is: 764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.39 : 1,150.56 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.39/1,150.56 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.39x = 1,150.56 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.39x = 637,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,421.75/833.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.86

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