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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.74, 1,150.16 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.74, 1,150.16 and 550.44 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.74 : 1,150.16 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.74/1,150.16 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.74x = 1,150.16 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.74x = 633,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,091.32/833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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