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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.89, 1,251.39 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.89, 1,251.39 and 469 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.89 : 1,251.39 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.89/1,251.39 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.89x = 1,251.39 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.89x = 586,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,901.91/833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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