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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.79, 1,250.49 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.79, 1,250.49 and 248.79 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.79 : 1,250.49 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.79/1,250.49 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.79x = 1,250.49 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.79x = 311,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,109.41/833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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