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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.98, 1,255.03 and 490.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.98, 1,255.03 and 490.39 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.98 : 1,255.03 = 490.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.98/1,255.03 = 490.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.98x = 1,255.03 × 490.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.98x = 615,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,454.16/836.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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