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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.68, 1,150.80 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.68, 1,150.80 and 523.12 is: 722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.68 : 1,150.80 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.68/1,150.80 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.68x = 1,150.80 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.68x = 602,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,006.50/833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.11

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