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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.64, 1,150.83 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.64, 1,150.83 and 554.34 is: 765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.64 : 1,150.83 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.64/1,150.83 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.64x = 1,150.83 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.64x = 637,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,948.33/833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.26

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