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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.55, 1,149.91 and 538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.55, 1,149.91 and 538.91 is: 743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.55 : 1,149.91 = 538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.55/1,149.91 = 538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.55x = 1,149.91 × 538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.55x = 619,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,698.00/833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.44

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