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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,253.70 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,253.70 and 489.96 is: 734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,253.70 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,253.70 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,253.70 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 614,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,262.85/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.36

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