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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,253.49 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,253.49 and 493.74 is: 739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,253.49 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,253.49 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,253.49 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 618,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,898.15/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.90

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