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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.18, 1,249.97 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.18, 1,249.97 and 416.96 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.18 : 1,249.97 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.18/1,249.97 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.18x = 1,249.97 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.18x = 521,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,179.16/833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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