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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,249.90 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,249.90 and 423.11 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,249.90 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,249.90 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,249.90 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 528,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,847.26/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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