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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.83, 1,251.15 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.83, 1,251.15 and 400.75 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.83 : 1,251.15 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.83/1,251.15 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.83x = 1,251.15 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.83x = 501,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,398.36/833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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