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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,252.44 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,252.44 and 488.55 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,252.44 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,252.44 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,252.44 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 611,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,877.12/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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