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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.79, 1,250.57 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.79, 1,250.57 and 487.29 is: 730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.79 : 1,250.57 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.79/1,250.57 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.79x = 1,250.57 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.79x = 609,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,391.47/833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.87

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