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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.89, 1,248.66 and 540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.89, 1,248.66 and 540.94 is: 810.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.89 : 1,248.66 = 540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.89/1,248.66 = 540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.89x = 1,248.66 × 540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.89x = 675,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,450.14/833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.00

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