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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.20, 1,255.02 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.20, 1,255.02 and 489.88 is: 735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.20 : 1,255.02 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.20/1,255.02 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.20x = 1,255.02 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.20x = 614,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,809.20/836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.24

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