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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.43, 1,251.49 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.43, 1,251.49 and 541.64 is: 813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.43 : 1,251.49 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.43/1,251.49 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.43x = 1,251.49 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.43x = 677,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,859.95/833.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.33

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