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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.54, 1,147.50 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.54, 1,147.50 and 706.91 is: 973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.54 : 1,147.50 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.54/1,147.50 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.54x = 1,147.50 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.54x = 811,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,173.49/833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.17

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