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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.08, 1,249.40 and 573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.08, 1,249.40 and 573.20 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.08 : 1,249.40 = 573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.08/1,249.40 = 573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.08x = 1,249.40 × 573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.08x = 716,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,156.08/834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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