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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,248.72 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,248.72 and 442.56 is: 663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,248.72 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,248.72 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,248.72 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 552,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,633.52/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.39

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