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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.10, 1,249.65 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.10, 1,249.65 and 370.76 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.10 : 1,249.65 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.10/1,249.65 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.10x = 1,249.65 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.10x = 463,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,313.99/833.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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