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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 734.37 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 734.37 and 124.39 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 734.37 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/734.37 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 734.37 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 91,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,347.66/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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