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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.92, 1,257.12 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.92, 1,257.12 and 491.04 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.92 : 1,257.12 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.92/1,257.12 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.92x = 1,257.12 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.92x = 617,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,296.20/837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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