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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.05, 1,250.39 and 556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.05, 1,250.39 and 556.03 is: 834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.05 : 1,250.39 = 556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.05/1,250.39 = 556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.05x = 1,250.39 × 556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.05x = 695,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,254.35/833.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.59

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