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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,249.33 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,249.33 and 394.06 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,249.33 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,249.33 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,249.33 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 492,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,310.98/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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