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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.22, 1,250.73 and 569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.22, 1,250.73 and 569.86 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.22 : 1,250.73 = 569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.22/1,250.73 = 569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.22x = 1,250.73 × 569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.22x = 712,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,737.87/833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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