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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.52, 1,150.62 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.52, 1,150.62 and 539.28 is: 744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.52 : 1,150.62 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.52/1,150.62 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.52x = 1,150.62 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.52x = 620,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,506.35/833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.44

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