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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.24, 1,249.86 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.24, 1,249.86 and 491 is: 736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.24 : 1,249.86 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.24/1,249.86 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.24x = 1,249.86 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.24x = 613,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,681.26/833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.50

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