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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.99, 1,149.90 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.99, 1,149.90 and 539.15 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.99 : 1,149.90 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.99/1,149.90 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.99x = 1,149.90 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.99x = 619,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,968.59/833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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