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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.24, 1,198.76 and 833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.24, 1,198.76 and 833.11 is: 1,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.24 : 1,198.76 = 833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.24/1,198.76 = 833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.24x = 1,198.76 × 833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.24x = 998,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,692.95/864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.57

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