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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.72, 1,249.53 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.72, 1,249.53 and 394.97 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.72 : 1,249.53 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.72/1,249.53 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.72x = 1,249.53 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.72x = 493,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,526.86/833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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