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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.63, 1,150.11 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.63, 1,150.11 and 554.00 is: 764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.63 : 1,150.11 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.63/1,150.11 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.63x = 1,150.11 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.63x = 637,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,155.19/833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.32

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