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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.23, 1,248.17 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.23, 1,248.17 and 431.82 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.23 : 1,248.17 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.23/1,248.17 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.23x = 1,248.17 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.23x = 538,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,983.82/833.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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