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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.28, 1,251.84 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.28, 1,251.84 and 577.92 is: 868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.28 : 1,251.84 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.28/1,251.84 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.28x = 1,251.84 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.28x = 723,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,463.37/833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.21

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