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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.66, 1,250.12 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.66, 1,250.12 and 423 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.66 : 1,250.12 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.66/1,250.12 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.66x = 1,250.12 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.66x = 528,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,800.76/833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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