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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,248.48 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,248.48 and 576 is: 863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,248.48 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,248.48 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,248.48 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 719,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,124.48/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.25

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