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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.75, 1,150.65 and 479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.75, 1,150.65 and 479.69 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.75 : 1,150.65 = 479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.75/1,150.65 = 479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.75x = 1,150.65 × 479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.75x = 551,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,949.55/833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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