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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.28, 1,248.84 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.28, 1,248.84 and 704.79 is: 1,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.28 : 1,248.84 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.28/1,248.84 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.28x = 1,248.84 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.28x = 880,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,169.94/833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.28

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