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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.26, 1,250.07 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.26, 1,250.07 and 422.62 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.26 : 1,250.07 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.26/1,250.07 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.26x = 1,250.07 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.26x = 528,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,304.58/833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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