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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.66, 1,149.49 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.66, 1,149.49 and 534.52 is: 737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.66 : 1,149.49 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.66/1,149.49 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.66x = 1,149.49 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.66x = 614,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,425.39/833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.02

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