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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.96, 1,251.30 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.96, 1,251.30 and 488.54 is: 732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.96 : 1,251.30 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.96/1,251.30 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.96x = 1,251.30 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.96x = 611,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,310.10/834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.14

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