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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 734.60 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 734.60 and 124.53 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 734.60 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/734.60 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 734.60 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 91,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,479.74/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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