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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.65, 1,249.83 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.65, 1,249.83 and 488.16 is: 730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.65 : 1,249.83 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.65/1,249.83 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.65x = 1,249.83 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.65x = 610,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,117.01/835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.11

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