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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.68, 1,249.25 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.68, 1,249.25 and 400.24 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.68 : 1,249.25 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.68/1,249.25 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.68x = 1,249.25 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.68x = 499,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,999.82/833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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