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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.40, 1,247.64 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.40, 1,247.64 and 617.94 is: 925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.40 : 1,247.64 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.40/1,247.64 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.40x = 1,247.64 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.40x = 770,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,966.66/833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.09

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