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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.80, 1,150.49 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.80, 1,150.49 and 502.25 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.80 : 1,150.49 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.80/1,150.49 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.80x = 1,150.49 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.80x = 577,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,833.60/833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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