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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.13, 1,249.58 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.13, 1,249.58 and 443.92 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.13 : 1,249.58 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.13/1,249.58 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.13x = 1,249.58 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.13x = 554,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,713.55/833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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