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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.74, 1,150.59 and 484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.74, 1,150.59 and 484.36 is: 668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.74 : 1,150.59 = 484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.74/1,150.59 = 484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.74x = 1,150.59 × 484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.74x = 557,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,299.77/833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.43

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