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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.94, 1,251 and 487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.94, 1,251 and 487.80 is: 731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.94 : 1,251 = 487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.94/1,251 = 487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.94x = 1,251 × 487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.94x = 610,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,237.80/833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.75

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