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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.58, 1,250.37 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.58, 1,250.37 and 546.84 is: 820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.58 : 1,250.37 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.58/1,250.37 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.58x = 1,250.37 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.58x = 683,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,752.33/833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.26

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