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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.01, 1,248.22 and 485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.01, 1,248.22 and 485.49 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.01 : 1,248.22 = 485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.01/1,248.22 = 485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.01x = 1,248.22 × 485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.01x = 605,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,989.66/833.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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