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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.82, 1,251.14 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.82, 1,251.14 and 401.01 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.82 : 1,251.14 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.82/1,251.14 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.82x = 1,251.14 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.82x = 501,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,717.65/833.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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