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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.49, 1,150.13 and 690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.49, 1,150.13 and 690.46 is: 952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.49 : 1,150.13 = 690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.49/1,150.13 = 690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.49x = 1,150.13 × 690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.49x = 794,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,117.61/833.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.76

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