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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.85, 1,250.37 and 477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.85, 1,250.37 and 477.62 is: 716.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.85 : 1,250.37 = 477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.85/1,250.37 = 477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.85x = 1,250.37 × 477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.85x = 597,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,195.47/833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.19

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