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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.84, 1,250.74 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.84, 1,250.74 and 278.59 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.84 : 1,250.74 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.84/1,250.74 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.84x = 1,250.74 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.84x = 348,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,443.66/833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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