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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.22, 1,249.98 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.22, 1,249.98 and 400.38 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.22 : 1,249.98 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.22/1,249.98 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.22x = 1,249.98 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.22x = 500,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,466.99/833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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