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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.98, 1,250.40 and 487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.98, 1,250.40 and 487.40 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.98 : 1,250.40 = 487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.98/1,250.40 = 487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.98x = 1,250.40 × 487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.98x = 609,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,444.96/834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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