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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.76, 1,250.72 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.76, 1,250.72 and 320.80 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.76 : 1,250.72 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.76/1,250.72 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.76x = 1,250.72 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.76x = 401,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,230.98/833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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