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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.40, 1,250.10 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.40, 1,250.10 and 541.80 is: 812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.40 : 1,250.10 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.40/1,250.10 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.40x = 1,250.10 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.40x = 677,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,304.18/833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.70

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