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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,250.52 and 488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,250.52 and 488.53 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,250.52 = 488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,250.52 = 488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,250.52 × 488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 610,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,916.54/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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