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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.59, 1,150.77 and 569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.59, 1,150.77 and 569.41 is: 786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.59 : 1,150.77 = 569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.59/1,150.77 = 569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.59x = 1,150.77 × 569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.59x = 655,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,259.95/833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.07

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