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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.73, 1,150.09 and 676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.73, 1,150.09 and 676.54 is: 933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.73 : 1,150.09 = 676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.73/1,150.09 = 676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.73x = 1,150.09 × 676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.73x = 778,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,081.89/833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.25

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