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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.92, 1,150.59 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.92, 1,150.59 and 538.72 is: 743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.92 : 1,150.59 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.92/1,150.59 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.92x = 1,150.59 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.92x = 619,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,845.84/833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.29

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