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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.27, 1,250.21 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.27, 1,250.21 and 394.66 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.27 : 1,250.21 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.27/1,250.21 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.27x = 1,250.21 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.27x = 493,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,405.74/833.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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