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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.74, 1,250.69 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.74, 1,250.69 and 400.90 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.74 : 1,250.69 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.74/1,250.69 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.74x = 1,250.69 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.74x = 501,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,401.62/833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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