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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.25, 1,365.54 and 833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.25, 1,365.54 and 833.89 is: 1,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.25 : 1,365.54 = 833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.25/1,365.54 = 833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.25x = 1,365.54 × 833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.25x = 1,138,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,706.74/991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.76

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