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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.94, 1,250.91 and 786.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.94, 1,250.91 and 786.42 is: 1,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.94 : 1,250.91 = 786.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.94/1,250.91 = 786.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.94x = 1,250.91 × 786.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.94x = 983,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,740.64/833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.63

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