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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,248.54 and 689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,248.54 and 689.64 is: 1,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,248.54 = 689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,248.54 = 689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,248.54 × 689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 861,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,043.13/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.67

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