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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.54, 1,150.27 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.54, 1,150.27 and 502.25 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.54 : 1,150.27 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.54/1,150.27 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.54x = 1,150.27 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.54x = 577,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,716.10/833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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