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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.47, 1,148.91 and 700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.47, 1,148.91 and 700.63 is: 965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.47 : 1,148.91 = 700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.47/1,148.91 = 700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.47x = 1,148.91 × 700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.47x = 804,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,960.81/833.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.79

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