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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.76, 1,248.21 and 586.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.76, 1,248.21 and 586.65 is: 878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.76 : 1,248.21 = 586.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.76/1,248.21 = 586.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.76x = 1,248.21 × 586.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.76x = 732,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,262.40/833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.27

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