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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.13, 1,249.32 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.13, 1,249.32 and 443.03 is: 664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.13 : 1,249.32 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.13/1,249.32 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.13x = 1,249.32 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.13x = 553,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,486.24/833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.35

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