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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.14, 1,251.60 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.14, 1,251.60 and 488.56 is: 731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.14 : 1,251.60 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.14/1,251.60 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.14x = 1,251.60 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.14x = 611,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,481.70/836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.31

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