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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.14, 1,250.13 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.14, 1,250.13 and 555.69 is: 833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.14 : 1,250.13 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.14/1,250.13 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.14x = 1,250.13 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.14x = 694,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,684.74/833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.82

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