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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.93, 1,250.89 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.93, 1,250.89 and 340.54 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.93 : 1,250.89 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.93/1,250.89 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.93x = 1,250.89 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.93x = 425,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,978.08/833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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