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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.61, 1,150.47 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.61, 1,150.47 and 519.08 is: 716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.61 : 1,150.47 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.61/1,150.47 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.61x = 1,150.47 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.61x = 597,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,185.97/833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.39

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