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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.09, 1,248.41 and 507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.09, 1,248.41 and 507.67 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.09 : 1,248.41 = 507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.09/1,248.41 = 507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.09x = 1,248.41 × 507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.09x = 633,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,778.45/833.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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