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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.76, 1,251.48 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.76, 1,251.48 and 401.04 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.76 : 1,251.48 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.76/1,251.48 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.76x = 1,251.48 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.76x = 501,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,893.54/833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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