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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.67, 1,247.94 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.67, 1,247.94 and 467.55 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.67 : 1,247.94 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.67/1,247.94 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.67x = 1,247.94 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.67x = 583,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,474.35/833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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