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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.63, 1,149.54 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.63, 1,149.54 and 716 is: 987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.63 : 1,149.54 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.63/1,149.54 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.63x = 1,149.54 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.63x = 823,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,070.64/833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.33

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