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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.42, 1,250.89 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.42, 1,250.89 and 443.75 is: 666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.42 : 1,250.89 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.42/1,250.89 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.42x = 1,250.89 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.42x = 555,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,082.11/833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.03

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