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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.49, 1,249.97 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.49, 1,249.97 and 394.68 is: 591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.49 : 1,249.97 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.49/1,249.97 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.49x = 1,249.97 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.49x = 493,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,336.19/833.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.89

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