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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,256.65 and 491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,256.65 and 491.25 is: 737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,256.65 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,256.65 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,256.65 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 617,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,329.93/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.00

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