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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.72, 1,253.60 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.72, 1,253.60 and 494 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.72 : 1,253.60 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.72/1,253.60 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.72x = 1,253.60 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.72x = 619,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,278.40/836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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