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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.17, 1,250.18 and 628.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.17, 1,250.18 and 628.99 is: 943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.17 : 1,250.18 = 628.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.17/1,250.18 = 628.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.17x = 1,250.18 × 628.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.17x = 786,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,349.88/833.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.81

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