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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.55, 1,248.92 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.55, 1,248.92 and 508.24 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.55 : 1,248.92 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.55/1,248.92 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.55x = 1,248.92 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.55x = 634,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,751.10/833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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