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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.03, 1,250.64 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.03, 1,250.64 and 400.68 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.03 : 1,250.64 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.03/1,250.64 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.03x = 1,250.64 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.03x = 501,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,106.44/834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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