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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.75, 1,250.62 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.75, 1,250.62 and 320.39 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.75 : 1,250.62 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.75/1,250.62 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.75x = 1,250.62 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.75x = 400,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,678.29/833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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