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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.85, 1,250.81 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.85, 1,250.81 and 371.54 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.85 : 1,250.81 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.85/1,250.81 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.85x = 1,250.81 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.85x = 464,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,717.84/833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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