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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.40, 1,250.96 and 488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.40, 1,250.96 and 488.91 is: 731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.40 : 1,250.96 = 488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.40/1,250.96 = 488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.40x = 1,250.96 × 488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.40x = 611,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,604.41/836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.23

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