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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.99, 1,255.49 and 490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.99, 1,255.49 and 490.93 is: 736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.99 : 1,255.49 = 490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.99/1,255.49 = 490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.99x = 1,255.49 × 490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.99x = 616,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,357.71/836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.40

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