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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.14, 1,249.26 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.14, 1,249.26 and 422.02 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.14 : 1,249.26 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.14/1,249.26 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.14x = 1,249.26 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.14x = 527,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,212.71/833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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