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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833, 1,249.50 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833, 1,249.50 and 320 is: 480

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833 : 1,249.50 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833/1,249.50 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833x = 1,249.50 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833x = 399,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,840/833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480

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