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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.40, 1,251.45 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.40, 1,251.45 and 603.90 is: 906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.40 : 1,251.45 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.40/1,251.45 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.40x = 1,251.45 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.40x = 755,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,750.66/833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.83

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