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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.85, 1,250.28 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.85, 1,250.28 and 574.16 is: 860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.85 : 1,250.28 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.85/1,250.28 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.85x = 1,250.28 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.85x = 717,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,854.51/833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.89

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