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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,150.59 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,150.59 and 693.56 is: 957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,150.59 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,150.59 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,150.59 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 797,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,993.98/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.19

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