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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.84, 1,150.10 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.84, 1,150.10 and 585.08 is: 806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.84 : 1,150.10 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.84/1,150.10 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.84x = 1,150.10 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.84x = 672,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,900.51/833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.99

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