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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.65, 1,252.83 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.65, 1,252.83 and 490.16 is: 733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.65 : 1,252.83 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.65/1,252.83 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.65x = 1,252.83 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.65x = 614,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,087.15/837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.11

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