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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.08, 1,150.50 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.08, 1,150.50 and 597.69 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.08 : 1,150.50 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.08/1,150.50 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.08x = 1,150.50 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.08x = 687,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,644.59/834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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