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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.34, 1,249.83 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.34, 1,249.83 and 394.40 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.34 : 1,249.83 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.34/1,249.83 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.34x = 1,249.83 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.34x = 492,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,936.08/833.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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