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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.92, 1,248.93 and 422.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.92, 1,248.93 and 422.05 is: 632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.92 : 1,248.93 = 422.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.92/1,248.93 = 422.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.92x = 1,248.93 × 422.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.92x = 527,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,110.91/833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.09

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