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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.58, 1,248.69 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.58, 1,248.69 and 504.30 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.58 : 1,248.69 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.58/1,248.69 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.58x = 1,248.69 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.58x = 629,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,714.37/834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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