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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.33, 1,256.37 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.33, 1,256.37 and 490.68 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.33 : 1,256.37 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.33/1,256.37 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.33x = 1,256.37 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.33x = 616,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,475.63/837.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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