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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.78, 1,251.75 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.78, 1,251.75 and 488.23 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.78 : 1,251.75 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.78/1,251.75 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.78x = 1,251.75 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.78x = 611,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,140.60/834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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