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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,299.54 and 833.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,299.54 and 833.61 is: 1,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,299.54 = 833.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,299.54 = 833.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,299.54 × 833.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 1,083,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,309.54/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.02

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