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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,253.51 and 773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,253.51 and 773.76 is: 1,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,253.51 = 773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,253.51 = 773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,253.51 × 773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 969,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,911.56/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.14

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