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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.85, 1,249.71 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.85, 1,249.71 and 395.10 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.85 : 1,249.71 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.85/1,249.71 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.85x = 1,249.71 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.85x = 493,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,760.42/833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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