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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.16, 1,247.10 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.16, 1,247.10 and 466.84 is: 698.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.16 : 1,247.10 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.16/1,247.10 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.16x = 1,247.10 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.16x = 582,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,196.16/833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.78

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