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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.15, 1,248.99 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.15, 1,248.99 and 422.08 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.15 : 1,248.99 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.15/1,248.99 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.15x = 1,248.99 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.15x = 527,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,172.13/833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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