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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.93, 1,250.49 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.93, 1,250.49 and 668.49 is: 1,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.93 : 1,250.49 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.93/1,250.49 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.93x = 1,250.49 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.93x = 835,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,933.81/832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.61

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