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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.58, 1,247.94 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.58, 1,247.94 and 467.88 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.58 : 1,247.94 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.58/1,247.94 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.58x = 1,247.94 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.58x = 583,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,886.17/833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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