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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.67, 1,249.67 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.67, 1,249.67 and 400.59 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.67 : 1,249.67 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.67/1,249.67 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.67x = 1,249.67 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.67x = 500,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,603.30/833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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