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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.77, 1,248.76 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.77, 1,248.76 and 508.42 is: 761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.77 : 1,248.76 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.77/1,248.76 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.77x = 1,248.76 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.77x = 634,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,894.56/833.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.47

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