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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.93, 1,255.01 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.93, 1,255.01 and 490.37 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.93 : 1,255.01 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.93/1,255.01 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.93x = 1,255.01 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.93x = 615,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,419.25/836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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