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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.12, 1,251.96 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.12, 1,251.96 and 488.80 is: 732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.12 : 1,251.96 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.12/1,251.96 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.12x = 1,251.96 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.12x = 611,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,958.05/835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.78

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