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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,150.74 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,150.74 and 502.07 is: 693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,150.74 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,150.74 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,150.74 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 577,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,746.28/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.00

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