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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,248.79 and 558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,248.79 and 558.25 is: 836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,248.79 = 558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,248.79 = 558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,248.79 × 558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 697,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,137.02/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.90

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