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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.44, 1,149.03 and 597.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.44, 1,149.03 and 597.73 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.44 : 1,149.03 = 597.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.44/1,149.03 = 597.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.44x = 1,149.03 × 597.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.44x = 686,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,809.70/833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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