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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.78, 1,250.38 and 458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.78, 1,250.38 and 458.45 is: 687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.78 : 1,250.38 = 458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.78/1,250.38 = 458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.78x = 1,250.38 × 458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.78x = 573,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,228.17/833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.51

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