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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.35, 1,247.41 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.35, 1,247.41 and 571.82 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.35 : 1,247.41 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.35/1,247.41 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.35x = 1,247.41 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.35x = 713,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,294.25/833.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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