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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.73, 1,249.77 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.73, 1,249.77 and 401.19 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.73 : 1,249.77 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.73/1,249.77 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.73x = 1,249.77 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.73x = 501,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,395.23/833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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