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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,151.75 and 710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,151.75 and 710.62 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,151.75 = 710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,151.75 = 710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,151.75 × 710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 818,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,456.59/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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