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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.31, 1,250.01 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.31, 1,250.01 and 590.94 is: 886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.31 : 1,250.01 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.31/1,250.01 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.31x = 1,250.01 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.31x = 738,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,680.91/833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.44

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