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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.57, 1,248.73 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.57, 1,248.73 and 544.13 is: 815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.57 : 1,248.73 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.57/1,248.73 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.57x = 1,248.73 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.57x = 679,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,471.45/833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.13

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