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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,248.80 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,248.80 and 423.24 is: 633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,248.80 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,248.80 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,248.80 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 528,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,542.11/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.83

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