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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.67, 1,250.93 and 629.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.67, 1,250.93 and 629.49 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.67 : 1,250.93 = 629.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.67/1,250.93 = 629.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.67x = 1,250.93 × 629.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.67x = 787,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,447.93/833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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