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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.40, 1,247.70 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.40, 1,247.70 and 509.40 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.40 : 1,247.70 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.40/1,247.70 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.40x = 1,247.70 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.40x = 635,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,578.38/833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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