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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.23, 1,246.89 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.23, 1,246.89 and 719.02 is: 1,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.23 : 1,246.89 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.23/1,246.89 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.23x = 1,246.89 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.23x = 896,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,538.85/833.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.98

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