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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,251.05 and 492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,251.05 and 492.70 is: 738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,251.05 = 492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,251.05 = 492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,251.05 × 492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 616,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,392.34/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.11

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