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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.34, 1,248.96 and 636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.34, 1,248.96 and 636.86 is: 954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.34 : 1,248.96 = 636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.34/1,248.96 = 636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.34x = 1,248.96 × 636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.34x = 795,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,412.67/833.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.49

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