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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,253.38 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,253.38 and 488.70 is: 733.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,253.38 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,253.38 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,253.38 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 612,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,526.81/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.18

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