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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.97, 1,251.60 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.97, 1,251.60 and 469.08 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.97 : 1,251.60 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.97/1,251.60 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.97x = 1,251.60 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.97x = 587,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,100.53/833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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