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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.55, 1,248.10 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.55, 1,248.10 and 442.74 is: 662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.55 : 1,248.10 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.55/1,248.10 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.55x = 1,248.10 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.55x = 552,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,583.79/833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.93

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