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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.81, 1,249.99 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.81, 1,249.99 and 469.13 is: 703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.81 : 1,249.99 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.81/1,249.99 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.81x = 1,249.99 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.81x = 586,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,407.81/833.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.29

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