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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.58, 1,148.37 and 691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.58, 1,148.37 and 691.25 is: 952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.58 : 1,148.37 = 691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.58/1,148.37 = 691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.58x = 1,148.37 × 691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.58x = 793,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,810.76/833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.29

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