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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.86, 1,150.50 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.86, 1,150.50 and 519 is: 716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.86 : 1,150.50 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.86/1,150.50 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.86x = 1,150.50 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.86x = 597,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,109.50/833.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.08

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