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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.16, 1,248.38 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.16, 1,248.38 and 443.14 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.16 : 1,248.38 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.16/1,248.38 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.16x = 1,248.38 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.16x = 553,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,207.11/833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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