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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,250.67 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,250.67 and 400.79 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,250.67 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,250.67 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,250.67 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 501,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,256.03/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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