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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.92, 1,150.68 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.92, 1,150.68 and 484.72 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.92 : 1,150.68 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.92/1,150.68 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.92x = 1,150.68 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.92x = 557,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,757.61/833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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