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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.11, 1,250.13 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.11, 1,250.13 and 370.87 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.11 : 1,250.13 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.11/1,250.13 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.11x = 1,250.13 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.11x = 463,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,635.71/833.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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