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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.54, 1,250.49 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.54, 1,250.49 and 443.78 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.54 : 1,250.49 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.54/1,250.49 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.54x = 1,250.49 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.54x = 554,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,940.06/833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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