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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.07, 1,249.02 and 487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.07, 1,249.02 and 487.53 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.07 : 1,249.02 = 487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.07/1,249.02 = 487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.07x = 1,249.02 × 487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.07x = 608,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,934.72/835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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