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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.93, 1,150.77 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.93, 1,150.77 and 479.61 is: 661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.93 : 1,150.77 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.93/1,150.77 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.93x = 1,150.77 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.93x = 551,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,920.80/833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.84

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