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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.85, 1,149.53 and 647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.85, 1,149.53 and 647.01 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.85 : 1,149.53 = 647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.85/1,149.53 = 647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.85x = 1,149.53 × 647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.85x = 743,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,754.17/833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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