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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.55, 1,249.88 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.55, 1,249.88 and 371.46 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.55 : 1,249.88 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.55/1,249.88 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.55x = 1,249.88 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.55x = 464,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,280.42/833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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