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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.41, 1,253.32 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.41, 1,253.32 and 489.03 is: 733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.41 : 1,253.32 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.41/1,253.32 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.41x = 1,253.32 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.41x = 612,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,911.08/835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.67

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