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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.51, 1,250.55 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.51, 1,250.55 and 602.66 is: 904.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.51 : 1,250.55 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.51/1,250.55 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.51x = 1,250.55 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.51x = 753,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,650.21/833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.19

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