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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.96, 1,150.89 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.96, 1,150.89 and 519.26 is: 716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.96 : 1,150.89 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.96/1,150.89 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.96x = 1,150.89 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.96x = 597,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,605.39/833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.59

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