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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.57, 1,251.27 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.57, 1,251.27 and 489.03 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.57 : 1,251.27 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.57/1,251.27 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.57x = 1,251.27 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.57x = 611,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,908.57/836.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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