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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.81, 1,150.05 and 723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.81, 1,150.05 and 723.09 is: 997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.81 : 1,150.05 = 723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.81/1,150.05 = 723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.81x = 1,150.05 × 723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.81x = 831,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,592.61/833.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.34

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